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• Wairau River Chardonnay 2014

  Lifted, fresh aromas akin to dill and honeydew melon provide a modest intro. In the mouth the wine grows considerably, …

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• Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014

  

  Once again, you have to hand it to the Villa Maria Cellar Selection label. This chardonnay delivers a lot of complexity for …

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• Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2014

  Very different in style from its Hawke’s Bay cousin of the same vintage, this wine’s cooler origins come through in …

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• Spy Valley Chardonnay 2013

  

  Grown using six clones of chardonnay, this wine triggered a lot of panel discussion. A flinty, smoky layer hangs over …

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• Mills Reef Reserve Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay 2014

  

  This wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …

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• Lawson’s Dry Hills Chardonnay 2014

  

  Beguiling scents – apple strudel, citrus and a hint of caramel – lead the way. In the mouth it is equally rewarding, especially …

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• Hunter’s Marlborough Chardonnay 2014

  Andrew Parkinson was taken with this wine’s “chablisien” qualities. It crackles with verve and energy, a swift flow of pure …

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• Esk Valley Chardonnay 2014

  Another wine that delivers big on the price-quality ratio. The nose is focussed with a white pepper note and a …

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• Church Road Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014

  The Church Road team’s affinity for chardonnay often results in great bargains like this. It’s a charming wine in a …

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• Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2013

  A legendary example of Australian wineries’ ability to over-deliver, this bold, generous style continues a quality tradition that began with …

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